Mother of thousands
Kalanchoe daigremontiana · Kalanchoes · Stonecrop family
Also known as: Devil's Backbone · Alligator Plant · Mexican Hat Plant
Very easy40–100cmNot pet-safe
Mother of thousands care at a glance
Mother of thousands (Kalanchoe daigremontiana) needs little water and prefers to grow in sun to partial shade. Ideal temperature: 18–24 °C.
- Water need
- Low
- Light
- Sun to part shade
- Soil moisture
- Dry
- Nutrients
- Low
- Ideal temperature
- 18–24 °C
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases & Toxicity on Mother of thousands
Possible pests on Mother of thousands include Mealybugs, Aphids and Spider mites. A common disease is Root rot. Also possible: Powdery mildew and Rust. Mother of thousands is highly toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
Pest
- Mealybugs Medium
- Aphids Medium
- Spider mites Medium
Disease
- Root rot High
- Powdery mildew Medium
- Rust Medium
Toxicity
- Cardiac glycosides (bufadienolides) High
- Skin irritation from sap Low
A baseline from curated sources, not a command. You decide in the end.
Frequently asked questions about Mother of thousands
- Which pests affect Mother of thousands?
- Possible pests on Mother of thousands include Mealybugs, Aphids and Spider mites.
- Which diseases affect Mother of thousands?
- A common disease is Root rot. Also possible: Powdery mildew and Rust.
- Is Mother of thousands toxic to cats and dogs?
- Mother of thousands is highly toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
- How much water does Mother of thousands need?
- Mother of thousands has a low water requirement.
- What light does Mother of thousands need?
- Mother of thousands prefers to grow in sun to partial shade.
- Is Mother of thousands frost-hardy?
- Mother of thousands is not frost-hardy.